Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-30

name is withheld), for new building on the
college grounds. This building is designed
for the purpose of providing lecture and Ieci-
tation rooms for the academical department. |
L. R. Enrich, of the class of 1859, has gen. |
erously loaned to the Art school very valu- |
able collection of Dutch paintings, the ex-
pense of bringing which to New Haven he
has also generously betrayed.
These gifts, with those of smaller amounts,
and gifts for the departments of scientific
studies, makes the amount given to the uni
versity since September last to be about
$277, 900, and with certain requests to be
realized at a later time, about $500, 900.
Hon. Chauncey M. Depew was next intro
duced and said: For the first time in my
life have spent two hours and half among
the clerical members of the college. An ex-
ceedingly pleasant if not an important posi-
ton. Iaughter) A beautiful young lady
from Denver at the ball game
Yesterday, when 1 asked her what she
thought of Harvard's chances, sweetly re-
Piled &c 1 think they have bit off more than
they can chew" Prolonged applause my
friend, Mr.. Evarts, took occasion to refer to
me in his remarks. Before the inter State
commerce act went into effect gave MIR.
Evarts a railroad pass. Qaughter.) Per-
haps most of you have never seen
a railroad pass, but each one bears
on :its back notice that in case of an acct
dent the company is not liable. Mr.. Eyarts
used it one day and was accompanied by
friend who had a regular ticket. After the
conductor had looked at Mr.. Evarts' pass
Mr. Evarts with the utmost suav1ty ex-
changed tickets. because, said he to his
companion, if your ticket is found on my
person in case Pm killed my family can re-
cover the usual amount in accordance with
law. loud applause.) I found myself this
morning with dress suit on. am the only
man in Connecticut with dress suit on. I
was crossing the Green this morning and
passed two metropolitan dudes. One of
them said: 'Chappie, dear boy, those fellows
from Arkansaw always wear dress suits"
loud applause.)
I came here with the intention of taking in
all there was. This morning 1 sat through
the commencement exercises only to come to
the conclusion that the Chinese must go. We
can't stand the competition Mr.. Evarts and
myself don't propose to put up with it.
(Applause) There have been two important
events this year, the Queens jubilee and the
semi-centennial of the class of 1887. Cap
plause.)
The Hon. w. W. Grape spoke for the class
of 80. He was frequently applauded.
A. G. Dennison of the class Of AT read a
poem, during the reading of which he re-
ceived loud applause.
THE POEM.
Irving tells us a tale of queer old Dutch chap,
Rip Van Wrinkle by name, who'd a wonderful nap
For twenty long years ne % fs SLEPT
kept.
You may judge how he feels when he opens his
And SEES the great changes with looks of surprise
When he passes along the familiar old streets,
Where scarce one now knows him OF all whom he
meets.
Now fear it may raise irreverent smile
To double Van Wrinkles before you defile;
For to make one twenty years nave gone nyi ito
Four decades of years thus have sped on their way
Since these scenes so familiar saw day by day;
And though we've not slept all the time through
We feel ike Van Wrinkles as this scene appears
Is this the New Haven we knew so long ago,
With its census of some twenty thousands or SO?
With its one boosted railroad to Hartford COM
And its raging canal' right across Chapel stroet'
Where we worshipped, or slumbered, or sung in the
choir,
With the hard wooden seats our poor bones used to
So profusely adorned with engravings of steele
Where are the professors we then used to know.
Who IN leaiT1nlngs paths trained us the way we
Kingsley, sliiman olmsted, Fitch, Larned and all,
With his shoulders Of Atlas and siivery hairy
Why, It's little Tim Dwight of the class forty
nine.
And big titles the catalogue gives some of you,
Doctors, senators, judges, and governors too;
But let the world give us such names as it will,
We're just Tom, Dick and Harry to each other
still.
But, boys, let ask what has changed the
That once was so raven or auburn and fairs
What has happened, good friends we should well
Prayhave you been bareheaded out in the snow?
But sight still more wonderful comes to eyes;
What wonder we open them wide with surprise
Return now as double or several times more!
But, ali as look this dear company DER,
How many loved faces we see here no more;
Their names and virtues fond memory keeps,
While their Dust in the silent land quietly sleeps.
When the slbyi her leaves to proud Tarquin had
But at the price named found they would not be
A part she destroyed. then returned to demand
The same price as before for those left in her
We return here to day by the blessing of heaven,
Less than half who went forth the class of forty
But though fewer in numbers, yet in value to bless
In true wisdom and virtue may we count none the
less.
1t will not be long ere these meetings are DER,
And the scenes that now know us will know us no
But when shall be ended earth's toll, care and
strife,
May our names all be found in the Lambs book of